New York Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: Crim. Proc. §30.10

Summary: The following sets forth the applicable crimes and the time period within which a prosecution must commence thereafter.

Felonies:

• Murder, Class A felony: N/A
• Other class felonies: 5 years
• Violation of collection, treatment, disposal of refuse and solid waste: 4 years
• Breach of fiduciary duty: within 1 year of discovery of offense
• Official misconduct: 5 years of offense

Misdemeanors:

• Generally: 2 years
• Petty offenses: 1 year
• Tax law misdemeanor: 3 years (NYC Admin Code)

Statute (time) does not run: Absent state or whereabouts unknown: up to 5 years

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